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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Saturday started out with the Amy Sanders workshop presented by the Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Guild. It was a fun workshop and Amy did a great job of informing and entertaining us. I often see Amy teaching at Clayworks in short visits, but have never seen her whole making process. It was quite interesting to hear how she approaches her art.

Being the video projectionist, I always have a pretty good seat. (Yeah, still in the A/V club from high school... :8^)

In the evening it was off to Mint Hill for Shelley and Rick's wedding. It was quite beautiful and we had a great time. Carol (Shelley's Mom) hosted the festivities in her backyard. There were tents, an ice sculpture, and lots of food and drink.

After a very nice ceremony, a lot of good food and cake, we sent off wish lanterns. If you didn't have a good time you were somewhere else.

I wish Mr. and Mrs. Ellis the best of luck and happiness for the rest of their lives.

Amy working the workshop.

On the big screen.

Rick and Shelley making their vows.

A wish lantern rising above the trees.

A whole flock of them heading
off into the night.

The same photo after applying
the Van Gogh treatment.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Friday night we had a community raku at Clayworks. Students from all classes were invited to come and fire a pot and enjoy some food and fellowship. We had a great turnout and there was an amazing amount of food and fun. A raku firing is always dramatic and you almost never know exactly how your piece is going to turn out.

We had a wonderful time and I can't wait for the next one.

Ju-Ian, Angela, and Ann in the break room.

Getting ready for the first load to finish in the kiln.

A panorama shot of the courtyard.
Kimberly was walking at almost the same speed as my panning.

Thursday Karen and I went to see Charlotte Squawks. It's an hilarious review full of song parodies and jokes about local and national headlines. This is the ninth year and the fourth that we have attended. We wouldn't miss it and highly recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh. It's a good sign when your face hurts from laughing at the end of the show.

Monday, June 24, 2013

I was working in Lumberton on Tuesday and as I was leaving I grabbed this photo of a rainbow ending on the building of my customer. I think it's a good sign that the company is associated with a rainbow.

Sunday we went to Raeford, NC to see Meredith compete in her first official horse show. We were heading to Pinehurst and took a twenty minute detour to see her. We missed her dressage performance since it was in the morning, but we arrived in time to see her jumping and cross country runs. Needless to say, we were very proud. She has become quite the horse woman.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

On Wednesday we were back in NC and I put a chunky rim on my latest crackle pot. I added a coil and fully intended on throwing a smooth rim but decided the chunky rim fit the pot. I asked Greg for his opinion and he agreed that it worked well together.